SOLUTIONING, CONCEPT DESIGN AND VISUALISATION

Shaping Early Ideas Into Practical, Fundable Concepts

Many projects begin with a general idea of what’s needed — a new route, a safer connection, or a structure to support visitor access. Our job is to help turn those ideas into clear, costed and technically sound concepts that can move forward with confidence.

Frame Group supports clients at the earliest stages of project development, helping identify the optimal solution based on terrain, context, user needs and long-term value. We combine practical thinking with visual clarity to produce concept designs that support engagement, funding and decision-making.

Turning ideas into practical, fundable solutions.

Finding the Right Solution

We start by identifying the best approach for the site, the people who will use it, and the goals behind it. This might mean reviewing a client’s proposed option or exploring alternatives that better suit the budget, environment or visitor experience.

For tracks and trails, this includes:

Width, surface and gradient suitability for use types and user groups
Cut-and-fill requirements and drainage
Viewpoints, route features and experience opportunities
Environmental, cultural and heritage values
Required access structures and connections

For outdoor visitor structures, we consider:

Site terrain and ground conditions
Aesthetics, durability and visitor flow
Cultural and contextual integration
Environmental and heritage constraints

Early-Stage Cost Estimation

Alongside design work, we provide indicative cost estimates to help clients build strong internal and external business cases. These can include allowances for:

Design and consultant costs
Consent processes
Demolition or decommissioning of existing assets
Construction
Maintenance over time

This allows our clients to present proposals with greater accuracy, confidence and financial clarity.

Concept Designs and Visualisations

To support stakeholder engagement, funding bids or internal approvals, we provide clear visual materials and structured concept documentation. These help bring projects to life and invite collaboration before detailed design begins.

Concept designs and visualisations are used to:

Engage with communities, iwi and stakeholders
Present initiatives to funding bodies and internal decision-makers
Gather early input before committing to detailed design and engineering

“We have worked with Frame Group for over 10 years now and have always found their work and processes excellent. They specialise in outdoor structures and not all engineers have this knowledge and expertise.”

Tim Harkness, Wellington City Council